Such a concept as “social projects” has a Latin origin. In translation, this term means the creation of an object, a specific activity in the course of which a certain phenomenon or process is studied. Let us analyze the main points regarding social design.
Design basis
It is social projects that help to model some situations. There is a certain order of work, which should be discussed in more detail. First of all, the topics of social projects are determined. When choosing a direction of work, different points are taken into account: psychological characteristics of the participants, focus of interests, technical capabilities for the implementation of the plans.
Social Project Structure
There is a special base, without which the implementation of a social project is impossible:
- planning;
- projection;
- foresight;
- anticipation;
- forecasting results;
- construction;
- modeling;
- analysis of the results.
All social projects created in educational institutions should be clearly planned. They are always aimed at developing learning children, developing useful skills in schoolchildren.
Planning Features
Planning involves the advancement of scientific and practically sound research objectives. At this stage, determining the timing of the tasks, the algorithm of work. In addition, during planning, the essence of the social project is indicated, its uniqueness, individuality is revealed.
Hypothesis
Foresight involves predicting research results. In fact, we are talking about the hypothesis that the social project in the school contains, created and implemented with the participation of pupils. The hypothesis should contain that basic idea, which will be considered in the process of project implementation. After the project is completed, the hypothesis can be fully or partially confirmed or refuted. It is difficult for students to put forward the correct hypothesis on their own, so this stage of creating a social project is impossible without the active participation of a mentor. The role of a project consultant can be both teachers and employees of specialized departments, owning the theoretical and practical material considered in the project.
Literature review
Any social project in school, in production, is impossible without a full preliminary analysis of the problem that will be discussed in the study. There is no need to "reinvent the wheel" anew, first you need to study the literature, choose key points related to the research topic. Only after obtaining theoretical knowledge can we proceed to the development of our own social project.
Project action plan development
Next, you can proceed to thinking through all the details. If the goal of the social project is clearly set, there will be no problems with the allocation of stages. In the action plan, it is desirable to indicate the time frame in order to get a clear list.
Implementation of tasks
This stage will be the longest, most laborious, but the most interesting and effective. It is during the implementation of the goals that a sense of satisfaction from the results of the work.After the completion of the project, it is important to carry out its full analysis, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.
Examples of social school projects
If we consider the topics of social projects, we can distinguish two areas: scientific and technical, and humanitarian and aesthetic. Among the common school studies, a special place belongs to environmental topics. For example, a variety of social projects related to the improvement of the school territory, personal plots, have a practical focus. Participants in such studies not only create beauty and coziness, but also gain theoretical knowledge about plants, flowers, and the conditions for caring for green spaces. Of course, the experience gained during the work on such projects is useful for children.
Also, citing examples of social projects that are created and implemented with the participation of schoolchildren, we can highlight the care of people of advanced age. The guys are happy to help war veterans clean the premises, lay firewood, weed beds in the garden. The participation of “difficult teenagers” in such events helps them to understand the importance and importance of a good attitude towards adults. Guys who help single elderly people change their outlook on life, become kinder, do not commit illegal acts.
Accessible Project
There are also social projects that are aimed at helping the children themselves. In our country, a project is functioning that helps children with problems in physical development to get a full education. The Accessible Environment project involves the creation of normal conditions for the movement of wheelchair children in ordinary public educational institutions. According to this social project, children with disabilities are taught along with their peers, that is, they are not deprived of full communication with peers. If, for medical reasons, such an option is not possible, there are examples of social projects that help sick children.
Inclusive education
The national project “Education” contains a special section devoted to individual and home education for children with developmental disabilities. A distance teacher helps the child not only gain certain knowledge, but also becomes his friend and full-fledged interlocutor. Before proceeding with the implementation of this project, both children and teachers undergo special coursework. The availability of education guarantees sick children not only theoretical knowledge in different academic disciplines, but also contributes to the harmonious development of the child’s personality. The project involves equipping both the pupil and the teacher with computer equipment. Education under this social project for children is free.
Project Results Analysis
Each social project involves a certain time frame. After all the stages provided for by the study are completed, it is necessary to conduct a detailed analysis of them. For example, if a project was implemented to help adapt difficult teenagers, a statistical review is carried out. In the course of the survey, the real number of project participants is revealed, their satisfaction as a result of the study. Next, a chart or graph is compiled, the effectiveness of the project is evaluated.
Conclusion
Recently, interest in social projects has increased. If in the last century there was practically no such direction in the school, then at the moment, for each parallel, its own areas of research are being developed and implemented. Schoolchildren themselves are also gaining popularity. With the results obtained, children can speak at conferences and competitions at various levels: school, district, municipal, Russian.In addition, there are special programs to support talented social projects. Winners and prize-winners of those contests, which are included in the special list determined by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, are entitled to material grants in the amount of 30 and 60 thousand rubles.
Of course, such attention to this activity, which exists in the modern education system, contributes to positive dynamics and increases in students' interest in scientific and practical work. Children who take part in at least one social project receive invaluable experience that they can use in their subsequent life. Often, it is social projects that help schoolchildren decide on the choice of a future profession, and indicate the direction of individual research.
In order for the first experience of social design acquired by the children during their studies at school to be positive, a teacher interested in such activities should meet on their way. It is the mentor who explains to the child all the main points of social design, develops a joint action plan, evaluates the results.
